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NU54 WRN

2004 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,103 mi
Last recorded165,103 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 12082,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 WRN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 165,103 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 156,457 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer sleeve (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 156,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer sleeve (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 143,185 miles

slight play NSR bearing

Pass 1 Oct 2014 124,959 miles

crack windscreen zone B

Fail 1 Oct 2014 124,959 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

crack windscreen zone B

Pass 4 Oct 2013 106,102 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 106,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 93,416 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

front pad wire n/s/f broken

n/s/r tyre soon

rear metal brake pipe across rear corroding slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2011 77,244 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 77,240 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 62,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,387 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,032 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 28,020 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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NU54 WRN is a 2004 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 82,446 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU54 WRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NU54 WRN registered?

NU54 WRN is a 2004 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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